Iceland blog articles and news announcements

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Iceland’s Verslunarmannahelgi: A festival of tradition and exploration

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Iceland National Day is June 17: A holiday since 1944

A parade files down the streets of Reykjavik as onlookers watch from the sidewalk and open windows nearby. It’s National Day in Iceland, the annual celebration of the country’s independence.

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The launch of Icewear’s Black Sheep Line could launch your next adventure

In 2021, Icewear launched its Icelandic Wool Insultation collection and revolutionized the industry standards of both warmth and sustainability.

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Konudagur—Woman's Day in Iceland

All over the world, there are national and international holidays that celebrate women. There’s International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, and many local traditions built around powerful female figures and mythical goddesses from legend and lore.

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Iceland population and the celebration of Bóndadagur

The Icelandic holiday—Bóndadagur is a day devoted to celebrate and pamper your loving spouse. The traditions around this holiday have certainly changed since Norse settlers arrived to the country.

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